Copycat York Peppermint Patties
There is nothing quite like the nostalgic bite of a Copycat York Peppermint Patties. That crisp snap of dark chocolate followed by a cool, minty center? Absolute bliss. And guess what? We’re making them at home today, and it’s way easier than you might think!
These homemade peppermint patties are a favorite around our house, especially during the holidays. But let’s be honest: we crave them year-round. They’re the perfect little treat to stash in the fridge and sneak when you need a quick sweet fix.
If you love this recipe, you might also enjoy our recipes for Homemade Thin Mints, Peppermint Parfaits, or our Mint Chocolate Chip Cake.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No baking required: This is a chill and dip kind of situation, no oven needed!
- Better than store-bought: The fresh peppermint flavor and rich chocolate shell are next-level.
- Simple ingredients: You probably have most of what you need already in your pantry.
- Freezer-friendly: Make a batch and save some for later, if they last that long!
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
The key to these peppermint patties is getting that perfect creamy mint center, and we achieve it with powdered sugar, a splash of cream, corn syrup, and a hint of both peppermint and vanilla extracts. A bit of melted coconut oil helps the texture, and dark chocolate melting wafers give you that smooth, glossy finish when dipped.
Variations
- Mint chocolate swirl: Use white and dark chocolate together for a marble effect.
- Extra minty: Add a drop more peppermint extract if you love that icy cool bite.
- Dairy-free: Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and dairy-free chocolate.
- Mini patties: Use a smaller cutter for bite-sized treats.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Mix most of the powdered sugar with cream, corn syrup, extracts, and coconut oil to form a thick dough.
- Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter.
- Melt the chocolate wafers. Dip the mint circles in melted chocolate, let set on parchment.
- Allow to harden before serving or storing.
Expert Tips
- Dust your parchment with powdered sugar to keep the dough from sticking.
- Make sure your chocolate isn’t too hot when dipping or it may melt the filling.
- Use a fork for dipping to let the excess chocolate drip off easily.
- Chill the dipped patties in the fridge to speed up the hardening process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes, but add a teaspoon of coconut oil to help them melt smoothly.
Stored in an airtight container, they’ll stay fresh for about a week.
Absolutely! Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
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📖Recipe
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Copycat York Peppermint Patties
Equipment
- Medium-sized bowl
- parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- Round cookie cutter
- small bowl
- Fork
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar divided
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 ½ Tablespoons corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 10 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix 2 ¼ c of powdered sugar (reserve ¼ c), the heavy cream, corn syrup, peppermint extract, vanilla, and coconut oil. The mixture will be very thick and stiff, and may need a dash of extra cream to help it come together.
- Lay a piece of parchment paper on a flat surface and sprinkle some of the reserved powdered sugar on the paper. Place the “dough” onto the paper and sprinkle it with more powdered sugar. Place another piece of parchment paper on top and roll the dough out until it’s about ¼” thick.
- Keeping the dough flat, place the dough into the freezer for about 20/30 minutes.
- Use a 1” diameter cookie cutter to cut as many circles as possible.
- In a small bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave in 20 second intervals until fully melted.
- Use a fork to balance the circle of dough and dip it into the melted chocolate to fully coat it. Let the excess chocolate drip off before laying it on a clean piece of parchment paper to harden. Repeat until all the filling has been dipped.
- Reroll any leftover filling, cut it out, and dip it in chocolate.
- Once the patties have hardened, they are ready to serve!
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
